Business and Product Development Manager | Software Development  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Product Development Manager

• Creates a prototype of a new product in order to iron out flaws in the final design
• Determines the process for creating a new item
• Gathers the raw materials necessary to build or create the product being developed
• Performs research in order to determine the best way to produce a particular item
• Prepares reports on the various procedures that have been tried in order to eliminate methods that are unsuccessful
• Oversees product development amongst a team of individuals
• Presents new ideas to corporate executives in order to gain permission to develop product lines
• Prepares a cost analysis on the development of a new product
• Creates marketing campaigns designed to inform people about new product availability
• Researches patents, copyrights and trademarks in order to make sure there are no infringement issues involved
• Ensures that every phase of a particular project proceeds as scheduled
• Makes adjustments to a development plan whenever the current idea is not working well

• Strong analytical and planning skills;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Is able to troubleshoot issues and determine the cause of a plan’s success or failure
• Stays current with the latest trends in merchandise
• Possesses strong marketing skills
• Has excellent leadership abilities
• Keeps up to date with changes in the market and technology that would affect new product development
• Is able to meet deadlines